PIN Code - Facts

What is a PIN code?

The Postal Index Number or popularly known as the PIN code is the post code for post office numbering used by the India Post. It a series of number grouped as per postal regions and postal circles defined by the India Post, required for sorting mails. Some facts as follows

> The code is 6 digits long

> The first 3 digit indicates the postal region.

> First digit reflects region, second the sub-region, third the sorting district.

> The last 3 digits refer to the delivery post office

> Was introduced on Aug 15, 1972